May 23, 2024 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester pictured inspecting the upgraded pathway from the Kalimna rock wall to Hotel Rd at Lakes Entrance. The path had fallen into disrepair and has undergone a major transformation thanks to more than $2 million funding secured...
Apr 30, 2024 | Building Community Infrastructure, News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed progress on one of the region’s most popular walking trails at Lakes Entrance. The trail up the Kalimna Hill from the jetty is receiving a long-waited upgrade with funding secured from the previous Federal...
Mar 18, 2024 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Mallacoota Gun Club is aiming to attract more visitors and boost its membership after unveiling more than $750,000 worth of improvements to the facility. The club suffered extensive damage in the Black Summer bushfires and resolved to ‘build back better’ with a plan...
Mar 13, 2024 | Building Community Infrastructure, Helping Small Business, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the Buchan streetscape project will be good for local businesses and the visitor economy in the aftermath of a severe storm which damaged the Buchan Caves Reserve infrastructure. Mr Chester said local contracting crews...
Mar 7, 2024 | #myvalley, Building Community Infrastructure, Caring for the Environment, Latest News, News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the decision by Recycling Victoria to award the first energy from waste licence to a Latrobe Valley project. Mr Chester, who successfully fought for a $48.2 million Federal Government grant for the Maryvale...
Feb 21, 2024 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News, News
The redevelopment of Bullock Island is a critical part of the biggest transformation the Lakes Entrance township has seen in the past 50 years, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the finalisation of the boardwalk around Bullock Island would provide...